Larry Wayne Tinkler
Dec 28, 2023
Larry Wayne Tinkler died at home in Cerritos, California on December 28, 2023 at 81 years of age, after a long and bravely fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born September 20, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas to Ethel (Stegman) Tinkler and Wendell Tinkler. He lived for a time on a farm in Augusta, Kansas. In 1957, his family moved...
Lamar Edison Sr.
Dec 28, 2023
Lamar Edison, Sr., died on December 28, 2023, at 88. He was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on October 20, 1935, and was a longtime resident of Gardena, California. He is survived by his wife, Viola Edison; sons, Lamar (Camille) Edison, Jr., Orea Allen Edison, Sr.; daughter, Denise Edison; grandchildren, Jalyn N. Edison, Orea Allen Edison, Jr., Lamar Edison, III,...
Gary James Sloan Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary Sloan Jr. on Dec 28, 2023. Gary was born on Dec 2, 1976 in San Pedro, CA. He attended Holy Trinity School, graduated from San Pedro High School in 1994, attended Los Angeles Harbor College where he played baseball, then attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri where played baseball...
Lucy F Di Leva
Dec 27, 2023
Lucy was born in Ischia Italy to Giovanna Sorrentino and Vincenzo DiLeva. She immigrated to the United States at 6 years old in 1937. She attended Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School, and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Long Beach. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Ocean Fish Company for over 40 years, and for...
Margaret E Wright
Dec 26, 2023
If you know Margaret (Peggy), you know it is hard to put her life into words. Peggy lived a big life, surrounded by so many family members and friends who cherished her. Peggy was a committed and loyal friend, mother, and Grammy who never hesitated to help when asked, or even help when not asked, You need an airport pick...
Alexander Mendez
Dec 26, 2023
Alex Mendez April 29, 1970 - December 26, 2023 Alexander ‘Alex’ Mendez of Wilmington, California passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 53. Alex was born April 29, 1970 in Costa Rica. Graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington, California. He resided in Lakewood, California for the past 21 years. He was a Longshoreman with ILWU Local...
Sheila Rutherford Lilly
Dec 25, 2023
Sheila Rutherford Lilly passed away Dec. 25, 2023. She was pre-ceded in death by her husband Curtis G. Lilly. She leaves behind her sons, Curt II and Dan, their wives, Sheila and Ginger, 10 grandchildren Amanda Stanfield, Tyler and Ashley Votaw, Rebecca Lilly, Victoria Lilly, Garrett and Roya Lilly, Blake Lilly, Delaney Lilly, Jamie Yates, and 4 great-grandchildren Cynthia. Karen,...
Manuel Rafael Perez
Dec 24, 2023
Manuel “Manolo” Rafael Perez was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away on December 24, 2023 at age 85. He was born to Rafael and Gabriela Perez on November, 3 1938 in Sagua la Grande, Cuba. After exiling to the United States in 1966 at the age of 27 he settled in Torrance, CA where he...